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This item is the fifth part of a six-part recording of a Metis Association negotiators’ and field-workers’ meeting on their land claims proposal held February 27-28, 1978. This recording was made February 28, 1978. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-331A, CN-331B, CN-332A, CN-332B, and CN-334A. The meeting continues with explanation and discussion of the federal government land claims proposal, starting with their land offer. Metis Association President Charles Overvold reads from lawyer Jim Day’s analysis, which highlights issues and gaps between the federal and Metis proposals and points requiring hard negotiating. Some of the items highlighted include control over political structures (ie. the Senate), land use control, tax exempt monetary compensation and future royalties, third party rights, and federal or territorial administration of the land claim act. The recording ends abruptly.

This item is the seventh part of a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Association regional workshop on land claims held February 18-19, 1978 in Fort Norman (Tulita). This recording was made February 18, 1978. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-323A, CN-323B, CN-324A, CN-324B, CN-325A, CN-325B, CN-326B, CN-327A, CN-327B, CN-328A, CN-328B, CN-329A, and CN-329B. The workshop is chaired by Metis Association President Charlie Overvold. Other participants include Metis Association Vice-president Joe Mercredi, Chief Paul Wright (Fort Norman (Tulita)), Chief Charlie Barnaby (Fort Good Hope), Rod Hardy, Alphonsine McNeely, Wayne McTaggart, and several others. There is translation into an Indigenous language, likely North Slavey, throughout. The recording continues with Charlie Overvold going through the Metis land claims position paper. Charlie reads each of the eleven objectives, restates each to make the meaning clear, and provides additional details. The eighth objective on who determining who will be eligible to benefit under land claims is further developed. Charlie states that the Indigenous people, not the government, have the right to define eligibility. The ninth objective deals with ensuring that the negotiated settlement will not adversely affect current government programs. The tenth objective deals with ensuring that land and revenues, including businesses and compensation money, receive tax concessions. The eleventh objective deals with implementing the previous objectives to guarantee recognition of Indigenous rights by an Act of Parliament. Charlie then proceeds to summarize the remainder of the Metis land claims position paper, stating that they want the Federal government to start negotiations immediately and that the territorial government does not have to be involved. They request the immediate appointment of a special Federal representative for negotiating land claims, to be based in Yellowknife. Charlie indicates that a negotiator has been appointed for the north, Bob Goudy, but that he is currently based in Ottawa and is also responsible for Inuit land claims. Appendix 1 includes resolutions from the General Assembly held in Aklavik the previous year which were used as guidelines to create the position paper. Next there is a map and a list of meetings, assemblies, and workshops held to create the position paper. The workshop continues with Charlie Overvold going through the Federal government's position paper on land claims from January 24, 1978. It is also divided into 11 objectives. The first objective deals with land, with the government offering 30,000-50,000 square miles divided into community lands, traditional lands, and economic lands, some of which can be owned outright and some of which the Indigenous people could have control over. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the twelfth part of a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Association regional workshop on land claims held February 18-19, 1978 in Fort Norman (Tulita). This recording was made February 19, 1978. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-323A, CN-323B, CN-324A, CN-324B, CN-325A, CN-325B, CN-326A, CN-326B, CN-327A, CN-327B, CN-328A, CN-329A, and CN-329B. The workshop is chaired by Metis Association President Charlie Overvold. Other participants include Metis Association Vice-president Joe Mercredi, Chief Paul Wright (Fort Norman (Tulita)), Chief Charlie Barnaby (Fort Good Hope), Rod Hardy, Alphonsine McNeely, Wayne McTaggart, and several others. There is translation into an Indigenous language, likely North Slavey, throughout. The recording continues with Charlie Overvold outlining the process of determining eligibility. He indicates that community lists of eligible people will be compiled into a central registry, which the headquarters office will keep up to date. An appeal committee composed of Indigenous and Government representatives will review appealed decisions. The Federal Government also wants the right to review the eligibility lists. Charlie also indicates that although people are found eligible and their names are on the list, they will also have to be resident in the Northwest Territories to benefit from the claim. He outlines a couple of examples. Charlie then describes the process of negotiations, including the Agreement in Principle and the Final Agreement, and indicates that the Government has agreed to give old people something after the Agreement in Principle is approved. Charlie states that discussions over the last few years have shown agreement on the eligibility rules, but that there is no agreement on the cut-off date. He suggests that people continue discussing it so that community delegates to the General Assembly know the feelings of their communities. He suggests that Headquarters also be kept informed. The meeting is then opened to questions and discussion from the floor. Topics include timing of the community workshops, a letter from the Norman Wells Hunters and Trappers Association, and fighting between the Indian Brotherhood and Metis Association head offices. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the thirteenth part of a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Association regional workshop on land claims held February 18-19, 1978 in Fort Norman (Tulita). This recording was made February 19, 1978. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-323A, CN-323B, CN-324A, CN-324B, CN-325A, CN-325B, CN-326A, CN-326B, CN-327A, CN-327B, CN-328A, CN-328B, and CN-329B. The workshop is chaired by Metis Association President Charlie Overvold. Other participants include Metis Association Vice-president Joe Mercredi, Chief Paul Wright (Fort Norman (Tulita)), Chief Charlie Barnaby (Fort Good Hope), Rod Hardy, Alphonsine McNeely, Wayne McTaggart, and several others. There is translation into an Indigenous language, likely North Slavey, throughout. The recording continues with open floor discussion on topics including how to deal with disagreements, speaking at meetings, the Government’s land claims proposal, and control of resources including water. Wayne McTaggert proposes a motion of support for the Executive of the Metis Association from the regional members attending the meeting to counter Jim Evans discrediting Charlie Overvold and Joe Mercredi on CBC. He suggests that the Government’s confidence in the Association’s ability to hand a land claim is undermined by news of fighting within the Association. Another attendee (Rod Hardy?) reminds the group that each local has a representative on the Board of Directors, who are supposed to be giving direction to the Executive; any disagreements should be taking place at Board meetings behind closed doors. The motion is carried. Several speakers make closing remarks and thank people for attending and hosting the meeting. The importance of the land claim, working together with the Indian Brotherhood, and discussing the claim with the younger generations are highlighted. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the fourteenth part of a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Association regional workshop on land claims held February 18-19, 1978 in Fort Norman (Tulita). This recording was made February 19, 1978. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-323A, CN-323B, CN-324A, CN-324B, CN-325A, CN-325B, CN-326A, CN-326B, CN-327A, CN-327B, CN-328A, CN-328B, and CN-329A. The workshop is chaired by Metis Association President Charlie Overvold. Other participants include Metis Association Vice-president Joe Mercredi, Chief Paul Wright (Fort Norman (Tulita)), Chief Charlie Barnaby (Fort Good Hope), Rod Hardy, Alphonsine McNeely, Wayne McTaggart, and several others. There is translation into an Indigenous language, likely North Slavey, throughout. The recording continues with thanks to the translators, participants, community chiefs who attended, organizers (Danny Lennie and Rod Hardy), and dance MC (Roy Desjarlais). The meeting is adjourned.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the eleventh part of a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Association regional workshop on land claims held February 18-19, 1978 in Fort Norman (Tulita). This recording was made February 19, 1978. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-323A, CN-323B, CN-324A, CN-324B, CN-325A, CN-325B, CN-326A, CN-326B, CN-327A, CN-327B, CN-328B, CN-329A, and CN-329B. The workshop is chaired by Metis Association President Charlie Overvold. Other participants include Metis Association Vice-president Joe Mercredi, Chief Paul Wright (Fort Norman (Tulita)), Chief Charlie Barnaby (Fort Good Hope), Rod Hardy, Alphonsine McNeely, Wayne McTaggart, and several others. There is translation into an Indigenous language, likely North Slavey, throughout. The recording continues with Charlie Overvold presenting and explaining the paper on eligibility. He indicates that land claims participants must be descendants of one of the five tribes of the Northwest Territories and have been resident for 15 years or more. He explains that this clause is necessary due to Chipewyan and Cree descendants moving in from the South. Children adopted out are also included. Charlie indicates that there will be an appeal process for those who do not qualify, including a community committee and an appeal committee outside of the community. People who are included in a land claim or treaty elsewhere in Canada are excluded from this land claim. Charlie states that a list must be compiled, using forms similar to the census forms, with supporting documentation. The community committees will review and approve the forms and list. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the eighth part of a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Association regional workshop on land claims held February 18-19, 1978 in Fort Norman (Tulita). This recording was made February 18, 1978. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-323A, CN-323B, CN-324A, CN-324B, CN-325A, CN-325B, CN-326A, CN-327A, CN-327B, CN-328A, CN-328B, CN-329A, and CN-329B. The workshop is chaired by Metis Association President Charlie Overvold. Other participants include Metis Association Vice-president Joe Mercredi, Chief Paul Wright (Fort Norman (Tulita)), Chief Charlie Barnaby (Fort Good Hope), Rod Hardy, Alphonsine McNeely, Wayne McTaggart, and several others. There is translation into an Indigenous language, likely North Slavey, throughout. The recording continues with Charlie Overvold going through the Federal land claims position paper, explaining and providing commentary on each of their eleven objectives. The first objective on land is explained more fully, including the formula used for land ownership and gaining a greater say over and involvement in development activities. The second objective deals with hunting, fishing, and trapping, including Indigenous participation in game management. The third objective deals with social and environmental impact from future large-scale developments, including a joint assessment and consultation process. The fourth objective deals with protection of Indigenous culture, including languages and traditional pursuits. The fifth objective deals with political structures, including creating the Drury Commission to investigate changing the structure of the Territorial government and allowing discussion of political development during land claims negotiations. The sixth objective deals with management of the land claims settlement, including granting authority via legislation, voter eligibility, and initiating training programs for Indigenous people. However, Charlie indicates that no funding has been provided to the Metis Development Corporation so far. The seventh objective deals with eligibility, including creation of a formula so everyone knows who will be included in land claims. The eighth objective deals with compensation, including cash and resource revenue sharing, provided to create a financial base for participation in the economic development of the Northwest Territories. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the tenth part of a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Association regional workshop on land claims held February 18-19, 1978 in Fort Norman (Tulita). This recording was made February 19, 1978. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-323A, CN-323B, CN-324A, CN-324B, CN-325A, CN-325B, CN-326A, CN-326B, CN-327A, CN-328A, CN-328B, CN-329A, and CN-329B. The workshop is chaired by Metis Association President Charlie Overvold. Other participants include Metis Association Vice-president Joe Mercredi, Chief Paul Wright (Fort Norman (Tulita)), Chief Charlie Barnaby (Fort Good Hope), Rod Hardy, Alphonsine McNeely, Wayne McTaggart, and several others. There is translation into an Indigenous language, likely North Slavey, throughout. The recording continues with Charlie Overvold describing the land claims negotiating structure within the Metis Association, including the General Assembly, Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Land Claims Director, Land Claims Negotiators, and Census staff. He also briefly outlines the negotiating structure of the Federal government, including Cabinet, Department of Dindian Affairs, Office of Native Claims, and land claims negotiators. Charlie indicates that once it starts, negotiation will be a full time job, that elevation might be required to sort out any issues, and that any settlement will be brought to the people before agreement. Charlie briefly describes research being conducted or proposed to support the negotiators on the topics of mining and oil revenues, wildlife, land, political and administrative structures, and political development. He indicates that they are currently working on a paper on eligibility, which requires feedback from the people, and that hopefully the General Assembly will be prepared to discuss it and come to an agreement on it. Charlie then presents the paper on eligibility, which was drafted by a joint committee of the Metis Association and the Federal government. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the second part of a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Association regional workshop on land claims held February 18-19, 1978 in Fort Norman (Tulita).This recording was made February 18, 1978. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-323A, CN-324A, CN-324B, CN-325A, CN-325B, CN-326A, CN-326B, CN-327A, CN-327B, CN-328A, CN-328B, CN-329A, and CN-329B. The workshop is chaired by Metis Association President Charlie Overvold. Other participants include Metis Association Vice-president Joe Mercredi, Chief Paul Wright (Fort Norman (Tulita)), Chief Charlie Barnaby (Fort Good Hope), Rod Hardy, Alphonsine McNeely, Wayne McTaggart, and several others. The recording continues with Charlie Overvold reading the Preamble of the Metis land claims position paper, which references the Metis Association’s relationship with the Indian Brotherhood and provides background information about why they want a land claims settlement in the Mackenzie Valley. The remainder of the paper outlines eleven broad objectives to be included in the land claims agreement, the specific details of which Charlie indicates will be determined later. Charlie reads each of the eleven objectives, restates each to make the meaning clear, and provides additional details. There is translation into an Indigenous language, likely North Slavey, while this is occurring. The first objective deals with securing Indigenous lands, including the ability to protect them, own the resources on them, and control development. Charlie mentions an Indian Brotherhood project with Phoebe Nahanni that took place a few years prior to interview hunters and trappers and document traditional occupancy and land use on maps. The second objective deals with harvesting renewable resources according to sound environmental principles, preventing pollution and ensuring sustainability. The third objective deals with the development of political governing structures, including local councils and an Indigenous (Native) Senate.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the fourth part of a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Association regional workshop on land claims held February 18-19, 1978 in Fort Norman (Tulita). This recording was made February 18, 1978. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-323A, CN-323B, CN-324A, CN-325A, CN-325B, CN-326A, CN-326B, CN-327A, CN-327B, CN-328A, CN-328B, CN-329A, and CN-329B. The workshop is chaired by Metis Association President Charlie Overvold. Other participants include Metis Association Vice-president Joe Mercredi, Chief Paul Wright (Fort Norman (Tulita)), Chief Charlie Barnaby (Fort Good Hope), Rod Hardy, Alphonsine McNeely, Wayne McTaggart, and several others. The recording continues with Charlie Overvold going through the Metis land claims position paper. Charlie reads each of the eleven objectives, restates each to make the meaning clear, and provides additional details. There is translation into an Indigenous language, likely North Slavey, while this is occurring. The fourth objective deals with the Territorial Government, including proposed improvements, decentralization, and boundaries (division with the Eastern Arctic). The fifth objective deals with compensation for loss of Indigenous claimed land and resources due to past use, exploitation of resources, and permanent alienation. An advance payment before the final settlement, is proposed for Indigenous people over the age of 55. The sixth objective deals with compensation and profit sharing for future exploitation of non-renewable resources. The establishment of a heritage fund to be managed by the Mackenzie Native Council is proposed. The seventh objective deals with achieving political unity among the Indigenous people of the Mackenzie corridor, which recognizing cultural diversity and regional differences. An umbrella organization known as the Mackenzie Native Council is proposed. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the third part of a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Association regional workshop on land claims held February 18-19, 1978 in Fort Norman (Tulita). This recording was made February 18, 1978. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-323A, CN-323B, CN-324B, CN-325A, CN-325B, CN-326A, CN-326B, CN-327A, CN-327B, CN-328A, CN-328B, CN-329A, and CN-329B. The workshop is chaired by Metis Association President Charlie Overvold. Other participants include Metis Association Vice-president Joe Mercredi, Chief Paul Wright (Fort Norman (Tulita)), Chief Charlie Barnaby (Fort Good Hope), Rod Hardy, Alphonsine McNeely, Wayne McTaggart, and several others. The recording continues with Charlie Overvold going through the Metis land claims position paper. Charlie reads each of the eleven objectives, restates each to make the meaning clear, and provides additional details. There is translation into an Indigenous language, likely North Slavey, while this is occurring. The third objective on political structures is further developed, including the topics of land use board, sharing royalties, compensation for expropriation by the government, and different systems for use of government land and Indigenous land. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the fifth part of a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Association regional workshop on land claims held February 18-19, 1978 in Fort Norman (Tulita). This recording was made February 18, 1978. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-323A, CN-323B, CN-324A, CN-324B, CN-325B, CN-326A, CN-326B, CN-327A, CN-327B, CN-328A, CN-328B, CN-329A, and CN-329B. The workshop is chaired by Metis Association President Charlie Overvold. Other participants include Metis Association Vice-president Joe Mercredi, Chief Paul Wright (Fort Norman (Tulita)), Chief Charlie Barnaby (Fort Good Hope), Rod Hardy, Alphonsine McNeely, Wayne McTaggart, and several others. The recording continues with Charlie Overvold going through the Metis land claims position paper. Charlie reads each of the eleven objectives, restates each to make the meaning clear, and provides additional details. There is translation into an Indigenous language, likely North Slavey, while this is occurring. The seventh objective on political unity is further developed. The Mackenzie Native Council is proposed as organization to be set up by the Metis Association and Indian Brotherhood to negotiate land claims. The Council is to be composed of people elected by the communities and can eventually turn into a Senate to administer the land claim. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the second part of a two-part recording of a meeting of the Dene Land Claims Committee, including members from the Metis Association and the Indian Brotherhood (later Dene Nation) held June 4, 1976 in Yellowknife. This recording was made June 4, 1976. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-321A. Meeting participants include Rick Hardy, Richard Nerysoo, Charlie Overvold, Jim Antoine, George Kurszewski, and Rod Hardy. The recording continues with the conclusion of Charlie Overvold’s summary of the Yukon land claims situation. The discussion returns to the November 1 deadline and what kind of proposal the Committee should be ready to present. This flows into a discussion of the policy panel, the prospect of delaying it, and what it should include. Some members still have reservations about doing the policy panel and especially about giving a summary of the claim to Berger before it is presented to the Federal Government. There is a suggestion to summarize the evidence presented so far and emphasize how approving the pipeline with prejudice the land claim and its negotiations, rather than introducing elements of the land claims proposal. Lawyer Glen Bell is brought into the meeting to advise. There is a discussion of Inquiry scheduling and how long the panel can be delayed for. The Committee agrees that a general statement of rights to land ownership and self-government can be given, details of the land claim should not be shared at the Berger Inquiry panel.

This item is the first part of a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Association regional workshop on land claims held February 18-19, 1978 in Fort Norman (Tulita).This recording was made February 18, 1978. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-323B, CN-324A, CN-324B, CN-325A, CN-325B, CN-326A, CN-326B, CN-327A, CN-327B, CN-328A, CN-328B, CN-329A, and CN-329B. The workshop is chaired by Metis Association President Charlie Overvold. Other participants include Metis Association Vice-president Joe Mercredi, Chief Paul Wright (Fort Norman (Tulita)), Chief Charlie Barnaby (Fort Good Hope), Rod Hardy, Alphonsine McNeely, Wayne McTaggart, and several others.Charlie Overvold delivers opening remarks, outlining the purpose and topic of the workshop and providing background information about the progress of land claims, including the split between the Metis Association and the Indian Brotherhood, presenting a position paper to the federal government, meetings with the government, receiving a position paper from the government, hiring staff, plans for community workshops, and a recent dispute with negotiator Jim Evans. Joe Mercredi also gives opening remarks, discussing disunity, including the dispute with Jim Evans, working out difficulties between himself and Charlie Overvold, and divisions with the Indian Brotherhood on the political level. Charlie then presents the agenda for the workshop, which includes 1. Introductions, 2. Opening remarks, 3. Metis land claim proposal, 4. Dene and Metis claim proposal (Federal position), 5. Negotiating structure and proceedings, 6. Census, eligibility and enrolment, 7. Liard Valley Highway, and 8. Open discussion. He also mentions a fiddling contest to be held in the evening and an upcoming fiddling and jigging content to be held during the Arctic Winter Games in Hay River. Charlie then presents the Metis land claims position paper, reading the Preamble. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the sixth part of a fourteen-part recording of a Metis Association regional workshop on land claims held February 18-19, 1978 in Fort Norman (Tulita). This recording was made February 18, 1978. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-323A, CN-323B, CN-324A, CN-324B, CN-325A, CN-326A, CN-326B, CN-327A, CN-327B, CN-328A, CN-328B, CN-329A, and CN-329B. The workshop is chaired by Metis Association President Charlie Overvold. Other participants include Metis Association Vice-president Joe Mercredi, Chief Paul Wright (Fort Norman (Tulita)), Chief Charlie Barnaby (Fort Good Hope), Rod Hardy, Alphonsine McNeely, Wayne McTaggart, and several others. The recording continues with Charlie Overvold going through the Metis land claims position paper. Charlie reads each of the eleven objectives, restates each to make the meaning clear, and provides additional details. There is translation into an Indigenous language, likely North Slavey, while this is occurring. The seventh objective on political unity is further explained and discussed. Charlie indicates that after land claims are settled, the Senate will get is authority from the Federal government under a land settlement act. There is mention of trying to keep the Territorial Government from becoming involved in land claims. There is discussion between the workshop participants and Charlie about how to achieve unity and the lack of progress on land claims so far. A motion is passed that more community workshops be held and thereby hopefully achieve political unity. The eighth objective deals with determining who will be eligible to benefit under land claims. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the fifteenth part of a fifteen-part recording of a meeting of the Dene Land Claims Committee, including members from the Metis Association and the Indian Brotherhood (later Dene Nation) held February 17-20, 1976 in Yellowknife. This recording was made February 20, 1976. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-311A, CN-311B, CN-312A, CN-312B, CN-313A, CN-313B, CN-314A, CN-314B, CN-315A, CN-315B, CN-316A, CN-316B, CN-317A, and CN-318A. The meeting appears to be chaired by Metis Association President, Rick Hardy. Other participants include Richard Nerysoo, Charlie Furlong, Rod Hardy, John Blake, Paul Andrew, Eddie Koyina, Larry Firth, Carl Carpenter, and George Kurszewski. The recording continues with a discussion of funding for a southern tour and whether money should be spent before the loan from the Federal Government is settled. The related topic of a budget and reporting is also raised. The purpose of the upcoming meeting with the Federal Government is outlined, including whether expenses already incurred will be covered under the loan agreement. The committee discusses scheduling and locations for upcoming meetings of the subcommittee and Dene Land Claims Committee. Several other motions are introduced and discussed. Richard Nerysoo brings forward a request for a motion of support for an Ontario film producer hoping to make a film about hunting and trapping in the Northwest Territories. The committee makes a motion regarding the order of presentations before Phase IV of the Berger Inquiry, reaffirming their previous agreement to present before COPE. Rick Hardy introduces a motion of support for Steve Kakfwi to be appointed the coordinator of the pipeline inquiry program. As the committee is wrapping up their business, they realize that they haven’t had the presentation from Debbie DeLancey on the southern support group yet. The recording ends with the group taking a break while they await her arrival.

This item is the third part of a five-part recording of a meeting of the Dene Land Claims Committee, including members from the Metis Association and the Indian Brotherhood (later Dene Nation) held May 18-19, 1976 in Fort Smith. This recording was made May 19, 1976. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 90 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-434A, CN-434B, CN-320B, and CN-319A. Two tapes seem to be missing from the recording. Participants include Richard Nerysoo, George Kurszewski, Francois Paulette, and Charlie Overvold. The recording continues with a lengthy discussion of the possible political structures at the community, regional, and national level, how they will relate to each other, how representatives would be chosen for them, and what they will be responsible for. There is also a brief consideration of what could occur if one organization is formed but many people aren’t eligible. Many ideas are circulated and debated. George Kurszewski advocates for a family unit structure so that it is clear who they are serving and who they have to consult and pass information to. Francois Paulette emphasizes that there should not be one man who exercises total control. Others indicate the need for an executive position or group to look after day to day operations. Proposed structures include a National Grand Council, Regional Tribal Council, Community Council, and a general Assembly. Many feel that power should rest with the communities and regions and that they should be free to structure themselves whatever way they choose. A repeated idea is that the system should be serving the needs of the people, not the people serving the system. A concern is raised that regional differences could cause problems at the national level, but others disputed this. The recording ends abruptly.

This item is the ninth part of a fifteen-part recording of a meeting of the Dene Land Claims Committee, including members from the Metis Association and the Indian Brotherhood (later Dene Nation) held February 17-20, 1976 in Yellowknife. This recording was made February 18, 1976. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 40 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-311A, CN-311B, CN-312A, CN-312B, CN-313A, CN-313B, CN-314A, CN-314B, CN-315B, CN-316A, CN-316B, CN-317A, CN-318A, and CN-322A. The meeting appears to be chaired by Metis Association President, Rick Hardy. Other participants include Richard Nerysoo, Charlie Furlong, Rod Hardy, John Blake, Paul Andrew, Eddie Koyina, Larry Firth, Carl Carpenter, and George Kurszewski. The recording continues with a debate on land claims within the Canadian context and what may or may not be possible to negotiate, including full land ownership, control, nationhood, and self-determination. The British North America Act, the proposed Inuit land claim, and the James Bay Agreement are mentioned. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the eleventh part of a fifteen-part recording of a meeting of the Dene Land Claims Committee, including members from the Metis Association and the Indian Brotherhood (later Dene Nation) held February 17-20, 1976 in Yellowknife. This recording was made February 18, 1976. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side A of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-311A, CN-311B, CN-312A, CN-312B, CN-313A, CN-313B, CN-314A, CN-314B, CN-315A, CN-315B, CN-316B, CN-317A, CN-318A, and CN-322A. The meeting appears to be chaired by Metis Association President, Rick Hardy. Other participants include Richard Nerysoo, Charlie Furlong, Rod Hardy, John Blake, Paul Andrew, Eddie Koyina, Larry Firth, Carl Carpenter, and George Kurszewski. The recording continues with discussion of the Dene Task Force, including composition and structure and proposed calendar. The process of compiling a land claims position, using local meetings, regional assemblies, Task Force hearings, and a joint general assembly is outlined. The importance of having the same delegates as representatives each time is emphasized. The qualifications of the chairman of the Dene Task Force are outlined. After a break for lunch, the committee revisits the loan agreement discussion and a motion is passed to accept it as outlined. The discussion then turns back to trying to establish Terms of Reference for the Dene Task Force. The recording ends abruptly.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.

This item is the twelfth part of a fifteen-part recording of a meeting of the Dene Land Claims Committee, including members from the Metis Association and the Indian Brotherhood (later Dene Nation) held February 17-20, 1976 in Yellowknife. This recording was made February 18, 1976. The meeting is in English. The original source item is side B of a 60 minute audio cassette. The meeting also includes CN-311A, CN-311B, CN-312A, CN-312B, CN-313A, CN-313B, CN-314A, CN-314B, CN-315A, CN-315B, CN-316A, CN-317A, CN-318A, and CN-322A. The meeting appears to be chaired by Metis Association President, Rick Hardy. Other participants include Richard Nerysoo, Charlie Furlong, Rod Hardy, John Blake, Paul Andrew, Eddie Koyina, Larry Firth, Carl Carpenter, and George Kurszewski. The recording continues with discussion of the Dene Task Force and Terms of Reference. Rick Hardy indicates that the reason that the committee is having difficulty coming up with Terms of Reference is that they are not clear what a land claim is. He suggests that the claim needs to include land area, compensation for past usage, and future structures under the claim. The Task Force has to determine who will be eligible, political and economic structures, and hunting, fishing, and trapping rights. Whether or not the Task Force needs to go into communities with guidelines or topics of discussion is also debated. The group discusses the possibility that people may be happy with the current Territorial Government or at least unwilling to sacrifice comforts for the land claim. The need to show communities that there is an alternative and to provide follow-up to the Task Force and support to set up community governments is emphasized.

This recording includes sides A and B of the tape.